EP0210146A1 - Sail rigging with fairing - Google Patents
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- EP0210146A1 EP0210146A1 EP86830216A EP86830216A EP0210146A1 EP 0210146 A1 EP0210146 A1 EP 0210146A1 EP 86830216 A EP86830216 A EP 86830216A EP 86830216 A EP86830216 A EP 86830216A EP 0210146 A1 EP0210146 A1 EP 0210146A1
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- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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- B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
- B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
- B63H9/06—Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
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- the present invention relates to the nautical arts and particularly to the construction and fabrication of a sailboat sail having improved aerodynamic characteristics which improve the efficiency of the airfoil of the sail.
- the leading edge of a sail is constructed with a unique fairing which envelopes the mast and provides the smoothest continuum of an air foil from the leading edge of the fairing around and behind the mast and into the body of the sail itself, so as to avoid eddy currents and air flow interruption across the total continuum of the sail and the mast.
- the present invention provides a sail and rigging capable of improving the efficiency thereof, and particularly of the spanker sail mounted on the mast, along with its associated boom. All of this is realized through a simple, reliable, durable and easily demountable fairing, which approves the formation of the sail contour and the associated mast, and thus increases aerodynamic efficiency of the sail.
- a fairing is provided in such a way that it envelopes the front and sides of the mast with the vertical edges thereof trailing slightly behind the mast. Each of these edges has a footrope fitted thereto.
- the leading edge of the sail is bifurcated in a forward-extending direction, so that in cross-section the sail has a configuration of the letter "Y".
- a footrope is also secured to each of the forwardly-extending edges of the "Y"-portion.
- Each stay Interconnecting the trailing edges of the fairing and the forwardly-extending edges of the bifurcated portions of the sail are a pair of stays.
- Each stay has a plurality of channels formed therein, in which the footropes are free to move and which interconnect the adjacent and opposing edges of the fairing and the sail.
- the stays also have appropriate track-means to support a spacer or spreader which operates to hold the stays apart from one another, if desired.
- the stays are long, thin, and flexible, and extend vertically, parallel to the mast, generally from the top of the boom to the top of the mast.
- the fairing of textile material or the like thus circles most of the mast, can slide along and around the mast.
- the improved construction of the present invention supplies a relatively simple and uncomplicated means of connecting the sail to the mast while improving the aerodynamic efficiencies of the assembly, and without interfering with the general construction of the ship, the mast, the boom, and any rigging such as the crosstrees or other supporting or navigating devices.
- the principal object of the present invention is to provide an improved sailing vessel having unique aerodynamic design.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide improved rigging for mounting a sail to the mast of a sailboat under conditions which provide improved aerodynamic performance of the sail.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a fairing for a sailboat sail which envelopes the mast and eliminates the eddy-drag of any air-currents which would destroy the efficiency of the flow of the wind past the mast and across the face of the sail.
- numeral 1 indicates a hull
- numeral 3 indicates the mast
- numeral 5 indicates a support at the top of the mast for anchoring bow stay 6A and stern stay 6B, respectively.
- the small boom or peak 8 of well-known construction, can be arranged to be handled by a halyard 9.
- a top end panel 10, like a board, a swing-beam, or the like, may be associated with the small boom or peak 8.
- the mast 3 usually has crosstrees, like those indicated by 13, in combination with shrouds and stays to ensure the mast stability and position.
- Numeral 15 indicates the boom which engages the spanker sail 17 which may be rolled up inside said boom in a well-known manner.
- the boom 15 can be supported on the mast 3, as generally indicated at 19, so that it can be pivoted around the axis of the mast 3 and also be pivoted around an axis disposed at a right angle to the mast 3.
- the sail 17, in combination with the mast 3, is faired in order to reach a greater efficiency, through a leading-edge wing-contour of the cross-section of same sail 17.
- the mast-head 24 is mounted on the end of the mast 3 so as to be able to rotate about the mast axis with the help of a suitable bearing 26 for the mast-head 24.
- the mast-head 24 is arranged to rest radially against the mast end on two wheels 28 that can rotate around vertical axes and roll along an arcuate track in a bracket 30 which is also fastened to the mast.
- Two wheels 32 which are carried on horizontal axes by the mast-head 24 can also rotate on the bracket 30.
- the mast-head 24 has two transmission pulleys 34 and 36 for a halyard 38 which extends through the inside of the mast 3.
- Halyard 38 passes through a central opening in the bearing 26, over the transmission pulley 34 and then the pulley 36, for directly or indirectly engaging the top end of the sail.
- the halyard 38 can also be arranged together with the small boom or peak 8 to lift the panel 10.
- Each of the stays 22 has three channels for footropes. Between two facing channels 22-A of the two stays 22, a spacer 42 is placed, which is intended, either in tension or compression, to ensure the proper distance between the two stays.
- the trailing edge 44-A of the fairing 44 are anchored in channels 22-B, facing the mast 3, of each of the stays 22.
- Said fairing 44 surrounds the mast 3 and thereby forms a portion of wing contour to be completed by the main portion of the spanker sail 17.
- the spanker sail 17 is fabricated with a double (bifurcated) leading edge close to the mast and the fairing. This bifurcating portion is indicated by 17-A.
- the two edges 17-A of the leading edge have footropes 45 in the disposed channels 22-C of the stays 22. Channels 22-C are opposite to the channels 22-B engaging the ends 44-A of fairing 44.
- the upper ends of the footropes 45 can be connected to the halyard 38 in order that the sail 17 may be handled
- a sail is formed which exhibits a wing contour in its horizontal cross-section, with the thicker part of the leading edge being formed by the fairing 44 wrapped around the mast 3.
- the fairing 44 in symmetrical position in respect to the fairing anchorages in the channels 22-B of the stays 22, can be shaped so that the leading edge 44-B of the fairing can be shaped more efficiently than that obtainable only through the circular cross-section of the mast 3.
- the dotted line indicates a contour 44-B of the fairing 44 created by the presence of an enlargement or swelling 46 which may be a tube-like member capable of rolling along the front part of the outer surface of the mast 3. This enlargement 46 shifts the modified fairing 44-B to a position diametrically across the mast 3 to that taken up by the stays 22, for the necessary orientation of the spanker 17 in relation to the wind to be exploited.
- the fairing 44 may be made of flexible material, even of the same fabric of which the sail is made. It may have transverse slots 48 in correspondence with the crosstrees 13 on the mast 3 (or whatever other projections such as lights, indicators, etc., that may be present on the mast).
- the slots 48 are horizontally placed at any position where necessary, to such an extent that is sufficient to ensure that the fairing can turn to whatever portion or attitude is required for best exploitation of the wind.
- a vertical opening 50 is provided in the fairing 44 in proper disposition to the slots 48.
- the opening 50 must be closed by suitable means, such as "zippers" or the like.
- the sail 17 may be controlled in the usual manner for reefing and carrying out any other maneuver that is typical and can be required for this type of sail.
- the sail may be rolled within the boom.
- the small boom or peak 8 can be handled in the usual and traditional manner by the halyard 38 (as well as by the one indicated by 9) since this peak 8 is engaged along its forward edge, with means provided for the sail in the channels 22-C of the stays 22.
- the sail 17-17-A can be removed and assembled without any particular difficulty. Moreover, this arrangement accommodates the presence of crosstrees and other possible projections associated with the mast 3 without interfering with the operation of the fairing.
- the sail of this invention is particularly reliable, is not perishable, can be easily disassembled for storage, is reliable owing to its simple construction and the use of structures and components of fully traditional type and, besides, it is long-lasting since it does not include members subjected to particular stress in use.
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Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to the nautical arts and particularly to the construction and fabrication of a sailboat sail having improved aerodynamic characteristics which improve the efficiency of the airfoil of the sail.
- The design of sails for sailing craft has occupied the attention and consideration of man ever since boats have been powered by the force of the wind.
- However, it has not been until the long-distance commercialization of sailing vessels which required efficient operation of sails for industrial or war-time maneuvering and speed that truly careful attention has been paid to the aerodynamic contours and airfoil design of the sails.
- Although the designs have consistently improved over the years with a competitive factor becoming increasingly important in such commercial considerations as the speed of the "Clipper" ships, the highly technical aspects of sail design have occupied more time and attention during the last century with such non-commercial activities as the "America's Cup Race". Millions of dollars have been spent on developing the smallest details of the ships, their sails, and their designs and construction so that the minutest improvement which could give even a small edge in competitive race was important.
- Many publications, patents, disclosures, and designs have been directed to the fabrication and construction of the sail and its rigging, and I draw attention and consideration to U.S. Patents:
2,561,253
3,132,620
3,260,230
3,487,800
3,598,075
3,802,371
3,935,828
4,211,179
4,283,943
4,388,888
4,437,425
4,463,699 - As is evident, it is not new to design, fabricate, and/or construct an improved sailing craft sail. However, in the present invention, the leading edge of a sail is constructed with a unique fairing which envelopes the mast and provides the smoothest continuum of an air foil from the leading edge of the fairing around and behind the mast and into the body of the sail itself, so as to avoid eddy currents and air flow interruption across the total continuum of the sail and the mast.
- The present invention provides a sail and rigging capable of improving the efficiency thereof, and particularly of the spanker sail mounted on the mast, along with its associated boom. All of this is realized through a simple, reliable, durable and easily demountable fairing, which approves the formation of the sail contour and the associated mast, and thus increases aerodynamic efficiency of the sail.
- In the present invention, a fairing is provided in such a way that it envelopes the front and sides of the mast with the vertical edges thereof trailing slightly behind the mast. Each of these edges has a footrope fitted thereto.
- The leading edge of the sail is bifurcated in a forward-extending direction, so that in cross-section the sail has a configuration of the letter "Y". To each of the forwardly-extending edges of the "Y"-portion, a footrope is also secured.
- Interconnecting the trailing edges of the fairing and the forwardly-extending edges of the bifurcated portions of the sail are a pair of stays. Each stay has a plurality of channels formed therein, in which the footropes are free to move and which interconnect the adjacent and opposing edges of the fairing and the sail.
- The stays also have appropriate track-means to support a spacer or spreader which operates to hold the stays apart from one another, if desired.
- The stays are long, thin, and flexible, and extend vertically, parallel to the mast, generally from the top of the boom to the top of the mast. The fairing of textile material or the like thus circles most of the mast, can slide along and around the mast.
- Thus the improved construction of the present invention supplies a relatively simple and uncomplicated means of connecting the sail to the mast while improving the aerodynamic efficiencies of the assembly, and without interfering with the general construction of the ship, the mast, the boom, and any rigging such as the crosstrees or other supporting or navigating devices.
- The principal object of the present invention is to provide an improved sailing vessel having unique aerodynamic design.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide improved rigging for mounting a sail to the mast of a sailboat under conditions which provide improved aerodynamic performance of the sail.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a fairing for a sailboat sail which envelopes the mast and eliminates the eddy-drag of any air-currents which would destroy the efficiency of the flow of the wind past the mast and across the face of the sail.
- With the above and other objects in view, more information and a better understanding of the present invention may be achieved by reference to the following detailed description.
- For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accompanying drawings a form thereof which is at present preferred, although it is to be understood that the several instrumentalities of which the invention consists can be variously arranged and organized and that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and organizations of the instrumentalities as herein shown and described.
- In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like parts:
- Fig.1 is a vertical elevational view of the sailboat having the improved sail construction of the present invention.
- Fig.2 is a fragmentary vertical elevational view of the mounting bracket at the top portion of the mast of boat of Fig.1 and the rigging associated therewith.
- Fig.3 is a plan view of the mounting bracket at the top of the mast.
- Fig.4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view taken generally along line 4-4 of Fig.1.
- Fig.5 is an idealized schematic view of the sail of the present invention illustrating several positions or attitudes of the sail and fairing construction of the present invention.
- Referring now to the drawings and particularly to Fig.1, numeral 1 indicates a hull,
numeral 3 indicates the mast, andnumeral 5 indicates a support at the top of the mast for anchoringbow stay 6A and stern stay 6B, respectively. The small boom or peak 8, of well-known construction, can be arranged to be handled by ahalyard 9. Atop end panel 10, like a board, a swing-beam, or the like, may be associated with the small boom or peak 8. - The
mast 3 usually has crosstrees, like those indicated by 13, in combination with shrouds and stays to ensure the mast stability and position. Numeral 15 indicates the boom which engages thespanker sail 17 which may be rolled up inside said boom in a well-known manner. Theboom 15 can be supported on themast 3, as generally indicated at 19, so that it can be pivoted around the axis of themast 3 and also be pivoted around an axis disposed at a right angle to themast 3. - In my invention the
sail 17, in combination with themast 3, is faired in order to reach a greater efficiency, through a leading-edge wing-contour of the cross-section ofsame sail 17. - To this end, according to the invention, I construct the
mast 3 with a circular cross-section suitable for any sail altitude. Secondly, I provide afairing 44, around themast 3, having twostays 22 which extend vertically parallel along themast 3, between theboom 15 and a mast-head 24. The mast-head 24 is mounted on the end of themast 3 so as to be able to rotate about the mast axis with the help of asuitable bearing 26 for the mast-head 24. The mast-head 24 is arranged to rest radially against the mast end on twowheels 28 that can rotate around vertical axes and roll along an arcuate track in abracket 30 which is also fastened to the mast. Twowheels 32 which are carried on horizontal axes by the mast-head 24 can also rotate on thebracket 30. - The mast-
head 24 has twotransmission pulleys halyard 38 which extends through the inside of themast 3. Halyard 38 passes through a central opening in thebearing 26, over thetransmission pulley 34 and then thepulley 36, for directly or indirectly engaging the top end of the sail. Thus, by pulling onhalyard 38 at its bottom end in the lower end of themast 3, by turning drive means (not shown) inside theboom 15, it is possible to lift thesail 17. Thehalyard 38 can also be arranged together with the small boom or peak 8 to lift thepanel 10. - Each of the
stays 22 has three channels for footropes. Between two facing channels 22-A of the two stays 22, aspacer 42 is placed, which is intended, either in tension or compression, to ensure the proper distance between the two stays. The trailing edge 44-A of thefairing 44 are anchored in channels 22-B, facing themast 3, of each of thestays 22. Said fairing 44 surrounds themast 3 and thereby forms a portion of wing contour to be completed by the main portion of thespanker sail 17. Thespanker sail 17 is fabricated with a double (bifurcated) leading edge close to the mast and the fairing. This bifurcating portion is indicated by 17-A. The two edges 17-A of the leading edge have footropes 45 in the disposed channels 22-C of the stays 22. Channels 22-C are opposite to the channels 22-B engaging the ends 44-A offairing 44. The upper ends of thefootropes 45 can be connected to thehalyard 38 in order that thesail 17 may be handled by thehalyard 38. - Therefore, a sail is formed which exhibits a wing contour in its horizontal cross-section, with the thicker part of the leading edge being formed by the fairing 44 wrapped around the
mast 3. Furthermore, the fairing 44, in symmetrical position in respect to the fairing anchorages in the channels 22-B of thestays 22, can be shaped so that the leading edge 44-B of the fairing can be shaped more efficiently than that obtainable only through the circular cross-section of themast 3. In Fig.4, the dotted line indicates a contour 44-B of the fairing 44 created by the presence of an enlargement or swelling 46 which may be a tube-like member capable of rolling along the front part of the outer surface of themast 3. Thisenlargement 46 shifts the modified fairing 44-B to a position diametrically across themast 3 to that taken up by thestays 22, for the necessary orientation of thespanker 17 in relation to the wind to be exploited. - The fairing 44 may be made of flexible material, even of the same fabric of which the sail is made. It may have
transverse slots 48 in correspondence with thecrosstrees 13 on the mast 3 (or whatever other projections such as lights, indicators, etc., that may be present on the mast). Theslots 48 are horizontally placed at any position where necessary, to such an extent that is sufficient to ensure that the fairing can turn to whatever portion or attitude is required for best exploitation of the wind. For assembly or disassembly, avertical opening 50 is provided in the fairing 44 in proper disposition to theslots 48. Theopening 50 must be closed by suitable means, such as "zippers" or the like. - The
sail 17 may be controlled in the usual manner for reefing and carrying out any other maneuver that is typical and can be required for this type of sail. In particular, the sail may be rolled within the boom. The small boom or peak 8 can be handled in the usual and traditional manner by the halyard 38 (as well as by the one indicated by 9) since this peak 8 is engaged along its forward edge, with means provided for the sail in the channels 22-C of the stays 22. - It is evident that the sail 17-17-A can be removed and assembled without any particular difficulty. Moreover, this arrangement accommodates the presence of crosstrees and other possible projections associated with the
mast 3 without interfering with the operation of the fairing. The sail of this invention is particularly reliable, is not perishable, can be easily disassembled for storage, is reliable owing to its simple construction and the use of structures and components of fully traditional type and, besides, it is long-lasting since it does not include members subjected to particular stress in use. - It is to be understood that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or special attributes hereof, and it is therefore desired that the present embodiments be considered in all respects as illustrative,and therefore not restrictive reference being made to the appended Claims rather than to the foregoing description to indicate the scope of the invention.
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